Once you have been diagnosed with sleep apnoea it is vital to initiate one of the appropriate sleep apnoea treatments using the right diagnostic services and examinations. I am a sleep apnoea specialist in the UK that can offer a variety of assessment and treatment tools to help you combat your sleep apnoea and regain healthy sleep patterns. 

Patients undergo a sleep study service to determine the severity of sleep apnoea and inform decisions on what treatment choice would prove to be more effective. You can read more about how a sleep study test works here. 

In short, a sleep study involves taking readings of various different sleep apnoea related measurements. I offer my patients the ability to undertake an ‘acupebble study’ or respiratory polysomnography which are essential for diagnosing sleep apnoea by monitoring oxygen levels and breathing patterns. These studies can also be used to diagnose other conditions which may be affecting your sleep such as periodic limb movement disorder. 

AVAILABLE Sleep apnoea treatments

CPAP 

CPAP is most commonly used for the treatment of sleep apnoea. It is a continuous stream of air at positive pressure (scientifically known as positive end-expiratory pressure or PEEP). This positive pressure of air helps keep the airways open since they can ‘collapse’ in some respiratory conditions mentioned previously (COPD, asthma, sleep apnoea). Often with CPAP, it requires multiple attempts (or titration) before the optimal pressure is reached for maximum benefits. You can learn more about CPAP here. 

Mandibular Advancement Devices

An increasingly popular sleep solution, mandibular advancement devices (MAD) have become a focal point of discussion and research. MAD has emerged not merely as a remedy for snoring but as a transformative tool for those grappling with sleep apnoea and respiratory-related sleep disorders. Moreover, the role of MAD in addressing positional Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA), a subtype of sleep apnoea, has garnered particular attention. The versatility of MAD in adapting to various sleep positions provides a flexible and effective solution for a diverse range of sleep apnoea presentations. You can read more about mandibular advancement devices can help improve your sleep apnoea here. 

How can I help? 

It is essential to treat sleep apnoea effectively once the cause is determined. As a leading sleep apnoea specialist and respiratory physician I work with the best in class manufacturers to provide CPAP therapy. I also have access to the best dentists to help you find the right mandibular advancement device for your sleep apnoea. In complex cases, I can also recommend more subtle solutions to tailor your treatment to you as requested. 

Please contact me if you have any further questions regarding the available sleep apnoea treatments.